Hello,
Everyone I can't decide between the Bilstein or Edelbrock shocks.
I want to keep my nice everyday ride, and still be able to go off-road. I have a 95 Runner, help please.

Thanks

 

There are people on here with both so I am sure you will get alot of opinions. I am going to go with the Bilsteins because I have TRD decals on my Runner and need to justify them.. Good luck with your decision!

 

I am very happy with Bilstein.

The truck has a firm controlled ride which is what I like. It does not wallow anymore and it feels like the tires spend more time on the road/track.

The ride is firm but comfortable..to me, as I had 50k on my truck, it feels much MORE comfortable.

David

 

Just curious...

I see a lot of 4Runner owners using Rancho 9000s. How come no one here uses them?

Any opinions on Rancho over Bilstein or Edelbrock?

Warren

 

I have the Edel's on my rig.
I put them on October of '99, and they are still like new.

They are one of the more expensive shocks ($80 each) but well worth it IMO.

Rancho's? I have had bad luck with them. Went through two sets of 5000's on my '90 truck I had.

 

Last time I checked, no 9000 (adjustable) for 3rd gen. Something about the front coil over shock design. My friend has 'em on his '92 and likes it...keeps it med/soft for street use. I like that with a click of the knob you can firm it up. In my quest for Japan springs, seems it's popular there. Reliability, as Corey mentioned may be an issue...I will admit, on my last visit to a performance shop here, I overheard an installer (holding an Edelbrock IAS shock) that the shock was dead right out of the box. Any mass produced item will have a few bad apples...that's what warranties are for. PITA either way. I'd give the Ranchos a try if they make one for me. I like the idea of dialing in the ride level from in the cab with the remote switch.
butnut

 

Yeah. I've already ordered a pair of 9009s for my rear to go with the Downey HD coils. Should be in Friday or Monday.

I'll let you know how they ride.

Warren

 

Well I've never tried the Edelbrocks so I can't comment on them but I went from the Tokicos to Bilsteins and I like them. The BF Goodrich AT 265/75R16's I put on feel heavier and clunkier than the properly-sized Bridgestone Dueler AT 265/70R16's, so I'm glad I changed over to Bilsteins. They rebound better, the ride is quite a bit more stable & doesn't drive with a 'floating' feeling.

I'm still on vacation right now and drove the 4Runner through Alberta and B.C. and up through windy mountain highways. The Bilsteins allow me to keep up quite well with the other vehicles, whereas the old shocks leaned and bounced to much to take any turns too quickly.